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1989 VOLKSWAGEN POLO1.3L Petrol

F387 SML

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 1989 VOLKSWAGEN POLO is a Petrol vehicle with a 1272cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 77,432.

MOT

Expired

Expires 09/06/2026

Tax

No data

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Mileage: 77,432
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1989
Engine: 1272cc

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Public record health check: Poor.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 01:04

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1989, this Volkswagen Polo with plate F387 SML has undergone 5 MOT inspections since February 2024.

With 2 passes and 3 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 40%. A lower-than-average pass rate suggests the vehicle may have had periods of deferred maintenance.

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